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PIANOFORTES Eor Sale or Hire on the Three-Years System. 1878. STEWARDS: CoL LEWIS, Llysnewydd; W. R. H. POWELL, Esq. Maesgwynne. THE TIVY-SIDE HUNT STEEPLECHASES&HURDLERACES (Grand National Rides,) Will take place on FRIDAY, MAY 3rd, 1878. THE HUNT BALL At the GUILD-HALL, CARDIGAN, on Thursday, May 2nd. W. 0. BRIGSTOCKE, ESQ., Parkygors, Boncath, R.S.O., ,1. '.) *•; Hon. See. CARDIGAN UNION. GENERAL SERVANT WANTED. WANTED, at the Cardigan Union Workhouse, YY a General Servant (female), aged between 25 and 40; Salary, jE12 a-year, and rations in the House. Must be able to understand the Welsh and English languages. Applications, and certificates of Character, to be sent to Mr. W. G. GEORGE, Clerk to the Guard- ians, Cardigan, by SATURDAY, the 30th day of March instant. Applicants must attend at the meeting of the Board, to be held ou the 3rd day of April next, at tb^ Board Room of the Workhouse, St. Dogmells. Cardigan, 6th March, 1878. GEORGE'S PILE AND GRAVEL PILLS. 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RESIGNATION OF LORD DERBY. Affairs regarding the Eastern Question look very black, and a very serious complexion has been placed upon the situation owing to tne resignation of Lord Derby, the Secretary for Foreign Affairs, and the calling out of the Reserve Forces of the country by the Government. There is no mistak- ing the signs of the growth of warlike feeling both in Great Britain ana Russia. We have been informed that the Good Templars of the town and neighbourhood intend having a procession and public meeting early in May next. MISSIONARY SERVICES.-The annual services in aid of the Baptist Missionary Society were held at Bethania Chapel, in this town, on Sunday and Monday evening. The ministers who officiated were the Rev. B. D. Johns (Periander), York Place, Swansea, and Rev. Seth Jones, Blaen- ywaun. The sermons were throughout really able and effective, and, considering the inclemency of the weather, the congregations were large. This yeai the Society stands in need of additional sup- port to enable it to continue operations as at pre- sent. It is feared however that the general de- pression of trade will be a great drawback to this year's collections. The general collections on Sunday fell short of last year's amount, but we believe the deficiency will be made up in the in- crease of private subscriptions. WORKMEN'S DINNER.—On Saturday evening last, the workmen employed in the re-building of Mr. Woodward's house at Pendre, were entertained by that gentleman with a substantial dinner on the completion of the work. Mr. Woodward's liber- ality to the working class deserves the highest commendation. THE NEW PRISONS ACT AND THE CLOSING OF WELSH GAOLS.-The provisions of the Prisons Act, which was passed last year, will come into operation on the 1st of April. The practical fea- ture of the new Prisons Act is the closing of a number of gaols, by the grouping of several coun- *ies together, and the incarceration of the prisoners °*u # joint counties in one establishment, by which it is anticipated that a reduction of expen- diture with regard to the gaol will take place, as the services of a number of chaplains, doctors, male and female warders, &c., will, under the new arrangement, be dispensed with. The effect of this grouping together of counties in South Wales will be that the county gaols of Cardiganshire, Pem- brokeshire, and Radnorshire will be closed. The Cardiganshire and Pembrokeshire prisoners will be sent to Carmarthen, mtd those of Radnorshire to Hereford County Prison. In North Wales, the changes will be more numerous. The county gaols of Mold, in Flintshire, Beaumaris, in Anglesea, Dolgelley, in Merionethshire, and the Montgomery .,v gaols will be closed. The Beaumaris prisoners will go to Carnarvon, those of Montgomery to Shrews- bury, and those of Dolgelley and Mold to the Denbighshire County Gaol at Rhuthin. Under the new Prisons Act, the following gentlemen havebeen appointed Inspectors of Prisons:—Capts. Griffiths and Lennox, from the convict establish- mente; Capt. Wilson, Governor of Maidstone; Dr. Briscoe, a former Inspector of Prisons; Capt. Fenwick, governor of Shrewsbury Gaol, and CoL Hankin, governor of Hereford GaoL AMONGST the April Monthly Parts, one of the most useful and entertaining for those who study fashfon is THE YOUNG LADIES' JOURNAL-it is a marvellous production for its price, 9d. The en- ormous sheet of fashions which accompanies this Part has between seventy and eighty figures of la- dies' and children's dress. Then there is the col- oured panorama of Paris fashions, and many illus- trations in the pages, full-size patterns, and an enormous variety of fancy work, a coloured sheet of embroidery designs is also included. The new music, new stories, and conscientious answers to real correspondents should commend this magazine to all readers. -<—————<—————

CARDIGAN TOWN COUNCIL. A meeting of the Corporation was held on Thursday last, at the Council Chamber, the Mayor presiding. There were present:—Councillors John Lewis, Stephen Davies, O. P. Davies, Dr. Phillips, Lewis Evans, and Rev. W. Jones. THE WATER WORKS. The Mayor informed the Council they could not proceed in the above matter, as Mr. Woodward had not cpmpleted the plans. THE UPPER MARKET. The Mayor: In accordance with a resolution passed last week, Mr. Woodward was entrusted to carry out the necessary additions and improve- ments in the upper market, which are now being proceeded with. Mr. J. Lewis: I was Mot present at the last meeting, but last Wednesday I paid a visit to the Upper Market, and inspected the intended im- provements, which were being carried out. For my own part, I fail to see what good can accrue to the seller or buyer from what is done there; it is no improvement or addition whatsoever. The shed appears like a cart-house. The pine end of office should be pulled down, so as to enable the dealers to shew what they have for sale, and the buyers to see them; that is the object of a market. I suggest that iron pillars be placed under the roof, and that the pine ends be pulled down. The Mayor fully concurred with Mr. Lewis' re- marks. Mr. L. Evans: Mr. Lewis seems to be at a loss to understand the object in view, neither is he aware of the design of the intended shed. It is to be constructed in the form of the letter L, and the roof to stand as at present, which will supply the deficiency complained of by the lessee. Mr. O. P. Davies; I do not see how it can be made useful unless the front wall is taken down altogether. Mr. Lewis: I should be most happy to meet the committee and Mr. Woodward, in order to talk the matter over, and endeavour to make better ar- rangements. This was agreed to. THE RATE CASE. The Mayor The legal gentlemen, I believe, will meet to-day, in order to decide upon the counsel to whom the case will be submitted for opinion. THE SHEDS ON THE NETPOOL. Town Clerk: In accordance with your instruc- tions at the last meeting, I went on the 26th inst. to demand possession of the sheds on the Netpool. Mr. Edward Williams was willing to give up his workshop, but Mrs. Mary Davies refused to do so without compensation. Mr. J. Lewis I accompanied the Town Clerk to demand possession of the sheds, and Mary Davies refused. I beg to move that Mary Davies be served with a seven days' notice to-day, and that the Mayor be authorised to attach the borough seal to the same, prior to serving a summons of ejectment. Seconded by Mr. L. Evans, and carried. PAYMENT OF CHEQUES. A cheque was ordered to be drawn in favour of Mr. Levi James, being part of principal and inter- est, due in December last. The Mayor produced an acknowledgment from the London Life Association for the balance due to them from the borough. THE MAGISTRATES' CLERK'S SALARY. The Mayor: I and Mr. Smith have gone through the Magistrates Clerk's rook for the last three years, and found it in a satisfactory state. There are only one or two points to decide before we are able to report thereon.

BOARD OF GUARDIANS. The usual fortnightly meeting of this Board was held at the Workhouse, on Wednesday, the 20th inst., when the following members were present- Messrs. J. T. W. James (chairman), T. H. Brench- 4ey, R. D. Jenkins, B. Rees, T. Llewelyn, Capt. Minister, L. Davies, J. Lewis, W. George, Revs. D. George and I. H. Jones. EDUCATING A BLIND BOY. The sum of 3s. per week was voted towards the maintenance of of a boy at the Swansea Institution for the Blind, Miss BoVten, Cotham Lodge, New- port, Pem., pledging herself to find the remaining 3s. THE WASTE COMMITTEE'S REPORT. The Chairman brought up the report of the com- mittee appointed to investigate the question of waste in butcher's meat in the house brought for- ward by the auditor on his last visit. The report stated that an experiment had been made upon a piece of beef weighing Bilba., which was boiled for one hour and a half, but ought to boil for two and a half hours, and the result was—bone, lflb.; meat, 4 £ lbs,; shewing a waste of 2 £ lbs., which was about the average allowance. A piece of pork, weighing 6 £ lbs., wasted lib. 2oz. in boiling. The waste might be put down for two-thirds in meat containing bone. Similar testimony was received from the Haver- fordwest and Narberth Workhouses. Mr. Brenchley: Mr. Griffiths' calculations some years ago was 75 per cent. for waste on the whole stock taken in until served out to the paupers. Clerk: My clerk made a calculation, and found a difference of only one twenty-fourth part of a lb. between the waste here and at Haverfordwest Workhouse. Mr. Brenchley From what I have witnessed, and the communications received from other Work- houses, I cannot see that the Auditor has any cause to complain. I should like to know how much does he consider enough for waste. The report was adopted, and the committee thanked for their labour. It was agreed that the Clerk write to the Au- ditor to enquire how much waste he really allowed, and whether he could recommend a better way to cook the meat than the one in use at the Cardigan Workhouse. MARRIAGE WITH A DECEASED WIFE'S SISTER. The Chairman said that a memorial in favour of legalising marriage with a deceased wife's sister I had been sent to the Board for signature. He against the BilL Mr. Brenchley: I move that it lay on the table. Mr. Jenkins: I am in favour of the Bill, and would be glad to have an opportunity to sign a memorial in its favour. Rev. D. George: I am the same. Mr. B. Rees moved that the Chairman sign the memorial on behalf of the Board (laughter). Mr. Jenkins seconded the proposition. Mr. J. Lewis seconded the original motion. The Chairman then put it to the vote, and thff original motion was carried by a majority of 2.

SHOCKING SUICIDE AT ABERAYRON Mr. William J. Davies, commission agent, of Aberayiron, committed suicide on Wednesday last, by cutting his throat with a razor. Deceased com- plained of a dight indisposition on the previous day, but no reason can be assigned for this rash act. He leaves a widow and three children, the youngest of whom is only a few months old. An inquest was held on Thursday.

LOWER HUNDRED OF TROEDYRAUR PETTY SESSIONS. The monthly sessions for this division were held at the Shire-hall, on Tuesday last, before Messrs. J. R. Howell and T. Davies. APPOINTMENT OF OVERSEERS. The Assistant Overseer for the parish of Aber- ^°nnu Tf8 aPP°iQted at a salary of £ 10 a year. The Overseers for the various parishes within the district were also appointed. DRUNK AND DISORDERLY. P.C. John Pierce, Llechryd, charged William Evans, 21, Pendre, Cardigan, tinman, with being drunk and disorderly at Llechryd, on Sunday, the 10th inst. P.C. David Jones proved service of summons. Defendant did not appear. ( P.C. John Pierce deposed: On Sunday, the IOtIt inst., at 9.30 p.m., I saw the defendant and ano- ther person on the highway at Llechryd, near the Carpenters' Arms. They were both drunk and disorderly. I went to them and asked their names, which they gave, and then requested them to go home quiet. By the Bench They were shouting and cursing. P.C John Pierce I was called previously, about 9.15 p.m., by one. Ann Jones, Castlemalgwyn Lodge, to turn the defendant and the other person out of the house. I requested them to leave, and they at first hesitated, but afterwards left. Fined 5s. and costs. P.C. John Pierce also charged William Evans, plumber, Carrier's-lane, Cardigan, with the same offence. Mr. Mitchell appeared for the defendant, and admitted the evidence given in the previous case. P.C. John Pierce cross-examined by Mr. Mit- chell I am police constable in Cardiganshire. The lodge is on the Pembrokeshire side. I have not had instructions from the Superintendent not to do duty in Pembrokeshire. The woman in a widow. The defendants were in the house before I went in. The woman called me in; I was on the road leading to Boncath. I saw the defendants in the house, and turned them out. I followed them to the Cardiganshire side, and told them to go home, which they did. I can't say they were straight in the legs, as they were drunk. William Evans, the defendant (whose evidence was admissible under the Licensing Act), sworn, said I am plumber in the employ of Mr. John Myers, and am defendant in this case. I recollect being at Llechryd on the day in question. I went from Cardigan to Cilgerran with William Evans, of Haverfordwest, the defendant in the previous case, who worked with Mr. J. Griffiths, plumber. ,A.t Cilgerran, I had a cup of tea with a friend; my companion did not come in and take tea. I can't say what he partook of when I was in the house. I took nothing but tea at Cilgerran. I afterwards went towards Llechryd, and on my way overtook my companion, William Evans, and found that he had taken some beer. At the Carpenters' Arms, Llechryd, I had a "blue" of beer, but it was re- fused my companion. We then went down to the Tivy-Side Inn, and had a glass of beer each we stayed there for an hour and a half. Did not drink anything from the time I left Cardigan until I re- turned, except what I have mentioned. I saw the police constable at the widow's house, Castlemal- gwyn lodge, with another man wearing corduroy trousers. We left, and the police constable fol- lowed us as we went straight home. Did not speak a word to anyone on my way home, and did not say a word to the police officer during the whole time. By the Police: Mrs. Thomas refused to give beer to my companion. Frederick Wright, Pendik sworn, said: I re* member the night of Sunday, the 10th instant. I saw William Evans standing at his father's door it was about 10 p.m., not after 10. He walked with me from his father's house as far as Finch's Square. He was perfectly sober. Case dismissed.

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CARDIGAN CHOIRS. To the Editor of the CARDIGAN OBSERVER. SIR,-It was with feelings of regret and aston- ishment I read the various charges and counter charges, offensive and defensive, which appeared in your issue, and that of your contemporary, of last week, brought against certain individuals con- nected with the choirs at Cardigan, because they did not consult one another, regarding the actual formation of a choir, with the object of competing at the forthcoming Eisteddfod. As an interested reader of your widely circulated paper, I trust you will do me the favour of inserting these few lines in your next issue, that those members whom it direectly and indirectly concerns, be made ac- quainted with the fact that the impression effected upon the minds of the public, at home and abroad, regarding the existence of those choirs at Cardi- gan, and their success, is anything but satisfactory, inasmuch as giving publicity to a question so vague and useless in its character (independent of per- sonal attacks) is, and has been, the means of re- moving the interest and confidence reposed in the welfare of that movement. With reference to Mr Evans' letter in your issue of the 9th inst., contra- dicting so emphatically the statements contained in your contemporary of the previous week bear- ing principally upon the invitation asserted to have been given him to the commitee of Choir No. 1, I have nevertheless reason to believe, according to a passage in Mr. Evans' letter, that when he was specially and personally asked to join the choir, which had just beeen formed, the same might pos- sibly include the invitation to the committee. Whether such was the case or not, is a matter, in public opinion, of very little consequence, for it is not generally supposed that the success of either choir will, to a great extent, depend upon the feel- ings and wavering disposition of a private member. However, I hope the matter will be settled between themselves, bearing in mind the old proverb "Si- lence gives consent," which your correspondent "Committee-man" has been pleased to flatter himself with, a phrase often used, but seldom carried into effect.-Yours, &c., March 20th, 1878. A LONDON .READER.

Births, Marriages, and Deaths. MARRIAGES. REES^RIFFITHS.-T0n the 26th inst, at Peny- W^ndell (by license), by the Registrar, Mr. David Rees, Bwlclimawr, St. Dogmells, to Miss Sarah Gnffiths, Abercych. Is A AC—^LLO YD. ~~° n the 26th inst, at the Regis- ter Omce, Cardigan, Mr. Joshua Isaac, Tre^yn- Melh!eVern' t0 Mi8S Mary U°yd> Penben|iog, BEYNON—LEWIS.—On the 28th inst., at the Re- gister Office, Cardigan, Mr. William Beynon, to Miss Mary Lewis, both of Newport, Pem. DEATHS. WILLIAMs.-On the 28th inst., at the residence of her son-in-law, No, 7, Eben's-lane, Cardigan, Mrs. Eleanor Williams, relict of the late Mr., Thomas Williams, Wendros, and mother of the Rev. J. W. Williams, Baptist Minister, Derby, aged 69 years.